Gangadharan nair Pulingat..

snake charmer Poem by Gangadharan nair Pulingat..

There were number of snake charmers years beforeThey came in groups of couples with their basketsWe the children ran behind them for a glimpseof the snake, monkey in captivity, and their performancePoor were they, loved us the children and smiledAsked to make interests in the family for asking a show

We obliged and cried to father and motherAlways reluctant to show the snake in open groundHowever we managed to get them succumbed on our wishesAllowed the charmers in perfect mode of strictness

Their special music equipment we all entertainedIts sound resembled with a snake appearanceAfter some time making us more anxiousThey took their cane basket having cobra snake

Telling some welcome wishes and sounds of their whistleSlowly they opened their snake basket to show usMaking the shoo....sounds of the deadliest creatureIn full spirit of vengeance it showed its mightFrightened to see the cobra in the nearest We ran towards our father and mother for an escapeThe charmer slowly caught hold of the tale of the snakeWhich opened its head in perfect vigor and form

Making some signal sounds using their instrumentThey put hold of the snake in return to the basketAfter some times we asked for a play of the little monkeywhich showed its different body shows as usualTogether with the different gestures they learntFrom the master through strict discipline and beatingThey were ready to jump upwards and downwardsAble to walk by tying their hands in backA very fortunate and amusing show for little ones

Now snake charmers are rare and they are not allowedTo play with the wild creature in public on conservation rulesStill we remember the snake charmer of earlier periodwho were part of the play in those timesThough they came for their sustenance that give by us.

Poet's Notes about The Poem

This poem stirs up a lot of childhood memories in us.... While we were children, such shows were a great source of excitement... Now sadly all such country shows have become obsolete! Enjoyed!
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